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M3.7 Depth: 130.8 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 07:25:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 07:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 131 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130.8 km
Intermediate
130.8 km
130.8 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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